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Tips for Motivating Seniors to Stay Involved
We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for motivating seniors to stay involved as they age.
2 CommentsHow to Plan Meaningful Activities for Someone with Alzheimer's
Activities that can give an elderly loved one a sense of accomplishment may help stave off anxiety and depression. Coming up with activities to keep a person with Alzheimer's busy and engaged with life can be a tricky task for a caregiver.
0 CommentsA Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder's Sense of Purpose with Their Safety
Seniors need to feel useful to enjoy a high quality of life. Sticking to everyday routines and engaging in enjoyable activities helps them maintain a sense of purpose. But if you believe an elder’s actions are risky or dangerous, when should you step in?
16 CommentsHow to Keep Seniors Active and Engaged
If a senior’s abilities have waned, it can be challenging to find ways to adapt or replace the pastimes they once loved. In some cases, there is no encouraging or convincing an elderly loved one to remain active.
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Senior Activities Questions
Mom with Alzheimer’s can’t adjust to assisted living and always wants to go out.
8 Answersbrandee Answered Mar 19, 2024How do I get my mother-in-law to be more active? She doesn't want to do anything but sleep or sit on the couch and watch her iPad.
5 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Mar 15, 2024How do you deal with caregiving for someone who always wants to go out and do useless things?
21 AnswersBeatty Replied Mar 3, 2024My husband has withdrawn & is not interested in doing anything. I am working from home & he disturbs me all day long. What can I do about his need for attention?
4 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered Feb 29, 2024
Senior Activities Discussions
Music and art.
2 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Mar 20, 2024Out for a walk.
12 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Mar 18, 2024What are you reading right now?
829 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Mar 16, 2024Gardening as therapy.
3,364 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Mar 10, 2024
Senior Activities Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Area Agency on Aging
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- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Aging in Place
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Cancer
- Home Modification
- Severe Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Lewy Body Dementia
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